Best Hostels In Hyderabad To Plan A Stay If You're Travelling On A Budget

BeeHive is Hyderabad's first backpacker hostel and we love it as it imbibes a DIY culture that is trust-based. The dorms are spacious and ventilated. Most of their interiors have a story; they’ve used industrial packaging wood and turned it into sofas, and tyres are hand-painted to make seating. The dining table was an unwanted piece of glass before they picked it up. There’s a pop of bright colours against subtle shades that make the place very dynamic.

Price: INR 1,875 onwards

Where: Banjara Hills

Google Rating: 4.1/5 

Bunk beds, amicable strangers, and epic conversations on globetrotting and exploration are what Elysium Inn Hostel is all about. Whether you’re a solo traveller or visiting Hyderabad for the first time, this is a great pad for you to crash. The living room is decked up modestly with bright handpainted tables, low jute stools, and printed cushions. The bedrooms are dormitories with a mix of a female dorm room, a shared dorm room, and a private twin-bed room. The dorm rooms have bunk beds, while the twin-bed room has two single cots with handmade decor accents that match the living room. This makes for a great getaway particularly because it’s located in a prime area which is well-connected to the city. 

Price: INR 1,875 onwards

Where: Banjara Hills

Google Rating: 4.1/5

LBB Tip: This hostel is only for travellers, and group bookings for backpackers aren’t usually accepted.

Think urban furniture, traditional but sophisticated paintings, a charming, warm ambience, and Mahas Backpackers Hostel comes to mind. It is ideal for those of you who are visiting the city and want to meet more like-minded travellers or students looking for a budget place, as it is pretty close to the Indian School of Business (ISB).

It has a common lounge where you can play indoor games like carrom or watch TV seated on comfy bean bags. The hostel has three rooms, all for men, accommodating four people. Each room has bunk beds, AC, bathrooms, a stovetop, a microwave, and a balcony. Besides, you get breakfast, housekeeping, and laundry services, along with free parking and WiFi.

Price: INR 600 onwards

Where: Gachibowli

Google Rating: 3.7/5 

Zostel has hostels in every major part of the country, and that includes Hyderabad. So, if you’re familiar with its hospitality, you’ll feel at home here. Expect communal common areas, European-style cafes, and cosy spots to unwind and chill with like-minded people. You have the option to choose from mixed dorms, only female dorms, or a deluxe room that comes packed with essential amenities like hot water, WiFi and housekeeping. Occasionally, they host events, so if you time it right, you might just get lucky.

Price: INR 600 onwards

Where: Madhapur

Google Rating: 4.6/5

Tucked away in a residential area, Slackpackr is a hostel that will be your home away from home. The premises are clean, the service is efficient, there’s an open hangout spot and you have all the amenities you would need for a comfy stay. The rooms come with private bathrooms and ACs, and some rooms have a balcony for golden hour chai. The best part is that it’s centrally located if you want to check out Hussain Sagar, Old City, Jubilee Hills and Gachibowli. You have the option to choose from a variety of rooms, like general dorms, women's dorms, deluxe rooms and king rooms.

Price: INR 650 onwards

Where: Begumpet

Google Rating: 4.5/5

If you are a budding artist looking for a place to stay in Hyderabad, look no further than Shepherd Stories. It’s a hostel dedicated to social entrepreneurs, NGOs, and Documentary filmmakers, with meetups and networking opportunities. It’s an all-dorm set up for only female and mixed occupancy, and it’s neat and tidy. Housekeeping is included, and there’s a kitschy cafe that serves delicious food, from pasta to Indian. They also have an indoor game room so you can let off some steam in friendly matches.

Price: INR 700 onwards

Where: Jubilee Hills

Google Rating: 4.6/5

We’ve personally stayed here, and we've relived the college hostel vibe. Kygo Hostel has an easy, breezy vibe, and it’s a great stay if you’re an outgoing person. We say this because it’s one of the most popular hostels in Hyderabad and you’ll get a chance to meet a lot of people. The rooms are spik and span, include a private bathroom, and some come with a patio accompanied by sweet views. We love that the dorms are spacious too, making the stay comfortable. With indoor games and a cafe, it’s a complete package.

Price: INR 500 onwards

Where: Jubilee Hills

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Lotus View Living is great if you want something that offers an awesome rooftop hang-out spot. You can catch a pretty sunrise with a cool city view or a sunset with a cuppa while sitting comfortably under the orange sky. While that's convincing enough, they also have bikes and cycles on rent to make your commute easier.  Again, this is a dorm only set up with separate ones for men and women. It’s clean and includes basic amenities, ensuring you have zero complaints. Speaking of, their friendly reception service will help you figure out the city if it’s your first time here.

Price: INR 700 onwards

Where: Jubilee Hills

Google Rating: 4.9/5